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Seneca Holdings

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DV Trading

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Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software ... Improve and extend the core trading platform, enhance existing trades, and identify and pursue new ...

DV Trading

Software Developer (Chicago)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer for our algorithmic software ... Improve and extend the core trading platform, enhance existing trades, and identify and pursue new ...

GW Electric

$82K - $97K/yr

The Manufacturing Execution System Software Developer is responsible for analysis, design ... Daily and periodic monitoring and data gathering of new and existing applications to ensure optimal ...

Collabera

Software Developer/ Java Developer

Lisle, IL

$50.25 - $65/hr

S * 3 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey * 3 in the Top 100 Privately-held ... Software Developer Location: Lisle, IL 60532 Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy Java ...

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Software Developer (Fullstack)

Crash Champions

Westmont, IL • On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Crash Champions rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 343 rated vehicle maintenance

Job description

Champions Do More
As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.
Responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE: We are seeking a skilled and driven Full Stack Software Developer to join our expanding development team. This position involves both frontend and backend responsibilities, contributing to the creation of scalable, user-focused web applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with fellow developers, product managers, and stakeholders to design and implement high-quality features, address complex challenges, and consistently deliver robust, maintainable code across all layers of the application stack.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
  • Work on a software team with other developers to create new modules and feature-functionality for the company's management system.
  • Code, test, and prepare releases to existing software solutions following established design, coding and implementation methods and standards for specifications, development, testing and delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product owners/managers, and developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Build enterprise-level services and applications using various programming and scripting languages
  • Create and consume RESTful APIs as well as other types of third-party APIs
  • Performing C# code changes, production support, and application enhancements.
  • work with end-users and cross-functional teams to develop new application features that meet evolving business needs, using C#, .NET Core, and Azure DevOps.
  • Work with UX/UI designers to integrate APIs and backend services into React applications, ensuring seamless data synchronization and real-time updates.
  • Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Develop reusable components and scalable frontend systems.
  • Experience with performance profiling and web vitals monitoring Quality Assurance. Carry out unit and system test plans.
  • Implement CI/CD DevOps process used in Azure for constant releases into QA and Production environments.
  • Participate in scheduled daily/weekly sprint meetings

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3+ years application development experience with the Microsoft .NET platform
  • 3+ Years experience using HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, responsive design, Angular, React, NextJS, React-Native.
  • Experience with React /Single Page Applications.
  • Strong .NET Core (C#) experience with Web Services/API's, HTML/CSS (Bootstrap)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with SQL, stored procedures, and database design
  • Thorough understanding of object-oriented development (OOD), including an in-depth knowledge of implementing RESTful, micro services design patterns and architectures
  • Strong experience in end-to-end data ingestion process from receiving, manipulating and publishing data via services.
  • Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) experience including gathering requirements, design, development, testing, documentation, etc.
  • Experience with DevOps (CI/CD, Agile, Observability)
  • Experience with Azure Function Apps.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, working in a team environment

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Preferred
  • Development experience using cloud-based resources (Azure preferred)
  • Advanced Proficiency in Programming Languages
  • Security Best Practices

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan with match
  • Referral Bonus ("Cash From Crash")
  • 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $120,000.00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $145,000.00/Yr.

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About Crash Champions

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Founded in 1999, and based in Chicago, IL, Crash Champions, LLC ("Crash Champions"or the"Company") is the fifth largest independent collision repair chain in the United States, with an established presence in 17 states- and formal direct repair program ("DRP") relationships with most leading insurance carriers. The Company is led by founder and CEO Matt Ebert, who maintains an impressive track record of both organic and acquisition growth. As an acquiror of choice with a value-added capital partner, Crash Champions is expected to grow from a multi-regional business into a nationally recognized provider of collision repair services. Based upon the current pipeline of acquisitions and greenfield openings.

Industry

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesalers

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Westmont, IL, US

Year founded

1999

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